Story Time at the Park!

By JENNA DOSCHER

August 3, 2017 at 2:21 PM

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Please join the Hanson Park Conservancy for Story Time at the Park! Gather your blankets and chairs and meet us at Hanson Park, 38 Springfield Ave., Cranford, on Tuesday, August 15th at 10:00 AM and Thursday, August 17th at 7:00 PM.

On Tuesday, we will be reading books about butterflies and visiting our beautiful butterfly garden! On Thursday, our theme will be gardening and we will tour our herb garden! Juice and cookies will be provided.

This is a free event and recommended for ages 6 and under. No need to register, just show up! In the event of rain, Story Time will be cancelled for the day. For more information please visit our website, www.hansonparkconservancy.com.

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